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proctology

proc·to·logy

UK/ˌpɹɒkˈtɒləd͡ʒɪ/ uncommon dated

noun

1.

the branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the colon or rectum or anus

Origin

From procto- + -logy or proct- + -ology.

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